Light, tasty, and perfect to serve in any season, the baked feta with vegetables is a simple and versatile recipe that will win everyone over. It is prepared in a few minutes and can be offered as either a starter or a healthy and tasty vegetarian main course.
The preparation is really quick: just cube the feta and slice the vegetables – cherry tomatoes, peppers, and red onion – mix everything in a baking dish, season with a little salt, oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Then let the oven work its magic: in just 15 minutes you will have soft and slightly caramelized vegetables, enriched by the creamy and savory taste of the feta that softens without melting. If you prefer an even quicker version suitable for summer, you can also cook the feta with vegetables in an air fryer, reducing time and heat in the kitchen. At the end of the article, I will leave all the instructions!
This dish is a great idea to vary the classic feta recipes, but you can also experiment with delicious alternatives like baked feta with confit tomatoes or feta en papillote, perfect for a cooking method that concentrates the aromas.
Baked feta with vegetables is a practical and genuine solution for a quick meal, rich in Mediterranean flavor. Try this recipe and you will see how easy it is to make it the star of summer lunches and dinners with friends and family!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 410.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.81 (g) of which sugars 12.44 (g)
- Proteins 16.32 (g)
- Fat 31.53 (g) of which saturated 14.64 (g)of which unsaturated 5.23 (g)
- Fibers 3.51 (g)
- Sodium 1,339.57 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 310 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 2 servings of baked feta with vegetables
- 7.05 oz feta
- 5.29 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 pepper
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch oregano
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Oven
How to prepare baked feta with vegetables or in an air fryer
To prepare the baked feta with vegetables, cut the feta into cubes about 1.5 cm (0.6 inch) on each side (1). Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into slices if using datterini tomatoes (2) or into wedges if using cherry tomatoes. Peel the onion and slice it thinly (3).
Wash and dry the pepper, remove the stem and seeds, and cut it into slices not too thick (4). Gather all the vegetables in a baking dish and season them with a pinch of salt (just a little as the feta is already savory) and two tablespoons of oil. Mix with your hands to distribute the seasoning evenly, then add the feta and a pinch of oregano. Mix briefly again (5). Bake the feta with vegetables in a preheated oven at 356°F (fan) for about 15 minutes until the vegetables (especially the pepper) are soft and golden (6).
Take the dish out of the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Serve the baked feta with vegetables hot or at room temperature.
Cooking in Air Fryer
To cook the feta with vegetables in an air fryer, set a temperature of 356°F and place the baking dish in the basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, checking the doneness of the vegetables before removing.
